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Intimate Creative Retreat for Artisans & Dreamers

Join Amy Howard in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida for an intimate retreat where artistry, community, and renewal come together. Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in a transformative experience that rekindles your creativity and restores your spirit.

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If you are ready to:

Reignite Your Creativity

Step into a space where beauty and craftsmanship awaken your creative spirit. Rediscover the joy of creating with intention and finding inspiration in every brushstroke, pour, and detail.

Grow in Skill & Confidence

Learn hands-on techniques from Amy and her team that deepen your artistry. Gain new confidence as you refine your craft and explore fresh creative possibilities.

Connect & Be Inspired

Join a community of kindred spirits who share your love of art, beauty, and transformation. Through shared experiences and encouragement, you’ll build friendships that inspire long after the retreat ends.

Transform Your Life

Experience art as restoration and renewal. Leave refreshed, inspired, and ready to craft a more beautiful life—both inside and outside the studio.

Experience the magic

Step away from the noise and rediscover your passion.

Experience the magic

Step away from the noise and rediscover your passion.

Experience the magic

Step away from the noise and rediscover your passion.

Experience the magic

Step away from the noise and rediscover your passion.

Experience the magic

Step away from the noise and rediscover your passion.

Experience the magic

Step away from the noise and rediscover your passion.

How it Works:

Register

Pick your retreat date and register to secure your spot as we have limited availability.

Virtual Meeting

Before the retreat, we’ll meet on a live Zoom call to connect, discuss materials, and set intentions for the weekend.

Arrive

Arrive, let go, and be immersed in the extraordinary embrace of our retreat experience.

Be Transformed

Be transformed alongside like minded individuals with an array of experiences. 

Italian Master Finishing Retreat

Join Amy Howard for a transformative 4-day atelier retreat where artistry and business meet. This intimate experience blends hands-on Italian finishing techniques with personalized business guidance to elevate your craft and expand your creative potential. Immerse yourself in beauty, community, and meaningful growth.

Experience: Intermediate Level

Prerequisite: Old World Finishing Course

Retreat Schedule

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Morning Studio Sessions

Work alongside Amy and Gene as you learn six signature Italian finishes, building both technique and understanding with each layer. You’ll leave with a polished portfolio and the knowledge to confidently price, market, and grow your creative business.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Lunch + Rest

Enjoy time to unwind, explore local dining, and connect with fellow artists.

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Afternoon Studio Sessions

Continue refining your finishes as Amy and Gene guide you step-by-step through composition, application, and depth. This is where your portfolio comes together and your confidence takes root.

Saturday Evening

Farewell Dinner Celebration

On our final evening, we’ll gather for a beautiful dinner at one of Amy and Gene’s favorite restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and dessert as we celebrate your growth, reflect on the week, and share meaningful conversation with your new creative community.

What You’ll Learn:

What's Included?

  • All paints, finishes, tools, and studio materials
  • Four full days of hands-on instruction and guided training
  • Welcome materials and preparation packet
  • Pre-retreat Zoom call to connect and prepare
  • Farewell dinner celebration in Santa Rosa Beach
  • Business & pricing workbook for 2026 planning

A Behind the Scenes Look into the Experience

See the finishes, friendships, meals, sunsets and joy that unfold during each retreat.

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FAQ's

"It has just been a real blessing and joy. Its almost like a spa weekend but with paint! Its not just about finishes, its about finishes and giving back to yourself and others"
– Jamie O.
"Its an investment back to yourself and probably to everyone. We have met so many creative women and men here at the retreat and we are giving back to each other and finding out each creatives story"
– Tana H.
"I wouldn't be able to leave though without saying that my favorite part was leaving with a renewed spirit of hope because I know deep down to my core that it was fully orchestrated through the power of God's presence."
– Jennifer Williams
"The opportunity to work hand in hand with Amy and meet other like-minded creatives was a turning point for me in my craft."
– Kathy K.
"You do not have to think twice. Run to this. This is such an amazing experience. Its like going back to Summer camp as a kid. You make new friends. I have made new friends that I know will be my friends for the rest of my life"
– Mary C.

Upcoming Retreats

Choose Your Retreat Date & Experience the Magic!

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